The NBA announced that the Lakers’ home game against the Hornets on Thursday has been postponed due to the Los Angeles fires.
A new date for the game will be announced at a later date.
“We feel sorry for Los Angeles. Our thoughts are with everyone affected by this unimaginable situation,” the Lakers said in the X post.
“Tonight’s game will be rescheduled to focus on what’s most important today. We are with you, LA.”
According to ESPN, Lakers coach JJ Redick lost his home and was personally affected by the fire in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles.
Reddick’s family was evacuated from the area on Tuesday.
Los Angeles officials said the cause of the fire is unknown, but it burned 30,000 acres, leading to mass exodus from the area and widespread damage.
“Our family, my wife’s family, my wife’s twin sister are evacuating. I know a lot of people are panicking right now, including my family,” Reddick said Tuesday of the Mavericks. He spoke before the road defeat. “I can tell a lot of people are scared because you hear the sounds and the wind is blowing (Tuesday night). So I just want to acknowledge that. Certainly thoughts and prayers. We hope you all stay safe.”
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This is the second time a game scheduled to be played in Los Angeles has been postponed due to dire circumstances, including Wednesday’s game between the Kings and Flames at Crypto.com Arena.
The Lakers are scheduled to host the Spurs this Saturday and next Monday, but the Kings are on the road for an extended road trip.
Clippers star Kawhi Leonard skipped a game in Denver on Wednesday to spend time with his evacuated family, leaving the team on the road.
The NFL is monitoring the situation in case Monday’s playoff game between the Vikings and Rams in Inglewood needs to be changed, and Arizona would be the host in such a scenario.
“The entire NBA family would like to send our thoughts and support to the Los Angeles community during this difficult time,” the NBA said in a statement. “Thank you to the thousands of local firefighters and first responders who have shown courage. Our prayers are with those affected by the unimaginable devastation caused by the wildfires.”
